A community health clinic put a tax levy on the ballot. An angry man asks a nurse, “How can you ask me to pay taxes to buy immunizations for parents who do not want to pay for their kids to get their shots?” Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse? […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The charge nurse notes that two patients had communicable infectious diseases and were treated appropriately. Which of the following actions should be taken next by the nurse? a. Depends on your state health department’s requirements b. Report the two cases to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) c. Report the two cases to […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following statements is true concerning tuberculosis (TB) infections in the United States? a. Subclinical cases of TB can occur in patients who fight off the infection and thus are not a danger to themselves or others. b. TB can be cured by a 6-month period of treatment with INH. c. TB can […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Parents have requested that their child be brought up to date on appropriate immunizations. After reviewing the child’s medical history, the nurse prepares to give the two immunizations. What additional action should be taken by the nurse before administration of the immunization? a. Ask if there is any chance the girl child could be pregnant […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following best describes why clinical areas are so careful to ensure sanitization of surfaces and equipment between each patient? a. To avoid direct patient-to-patient transmission of infection b. To provide a clean environment for clients and staff c. To decrease transmission by fomites d. To decrease transmission by vectors ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following groups is especially at risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? a. Recently divorced adults b. Single young women between 19 and 24 years of age c. Teenaged girls d. Young males between the ages of 15 and 19 years ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Teenaged girls in particular may be more […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A city that depended on tourist dollars had feedback that tourists were saying they were never returning because of the constant mosquito bites. Which of the following actions should be taken by the city? a. Do not have any tourist events at dawn or dusk. b. Have everyone in town search for and remove any […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A young woman is panic-stricken. She had not realized how much she was drinking, and she thinks she had unprotected sex with several men last night. She is petrified and wants an HIV test immediately. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse? a. Give her a strong lengthy lecture about the […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The daily patrons of a local town restaurant became ill with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Without knowing the cause, which of the following actions should be taken immediately to help avoid future problems? a. Establish a series of cooking classes for all citizens b. Have a citywide campaign to cover your mouth when sneezing c. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following best explains why the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) was originally legislated? (Select all that apply.) a. To ensure that data are used to educate health care professionals on proper vaccine administration b. To conduct media campaigns to help convince parents to bring their children in to receive appropriate immunizations […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
